Biology and Management of Bermudagrass Mite
This publication describes bermudagrass mite biology, identification, and available control options in turfgrass. Golf course superintendents, sports field managers, sod farmers, other turfgrass and...
Category: Horticulture
Biological Control Strategies in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs
Consumers are becoming more concerned about pesticide usage on ornamental plants and turfgrass in and around their homes and on the fruits and vegetables they eat. Not only are the negative health...
Asian Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia) and Yellow-Legged Hornet (Vespa velutina), Potential Pests of Honey Bees
Exotic hornets present a significant threat to apiculture. Recent introductions of the yellow-legged hornet (YLH) to Europe and the Asian giant hornet (AGH) to North America, both known to attack...
Best Practices for Managing Weeds in South Carolina Fall Broccoli Production
Growing Broccoli in the Southeast Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L., Group Italica) has emerged as a prominent vegetable in the last fifty years with per capita consumption increasing dramatically from...
Identification, Management Challenges, and Strategies When Using Coastal Organic Rich Subsoil for Landscape Topsoil
Certain soils, called Spodosols, are found in coastal areas of South Carolina, have a subsoil identified as rich in organic matter, and are appealing for use as landscaping root zone soil. In fact,...
Management Practices Affecting the Nutrient Provision Capacity of Cover Crops
Cover cropping is an effective practice for soil health management. One of the many benefits of cover cropping is that it can be a significant source of nutrients to the subsequent cash crops. This...
Cover Crop Education for Farmers in South Carolina
This article aims to inform the Cooperative Extension System and outreach agencies of the educational preferences of farmers regarding cover crops. Understanding the educational preferences of...
Varieties and Weed-Free Duration is Important for Hemp Bud Yield in Coastal South Carolina
Interest in hemp cultivation for various markets has increased since the 2014 and 2018 US Farm Bills legalized its production. In 2019, there were 114 licensed hemp growers in SC.1 The number of...
How the 2020 Definition of WOTUS Affects Agricultural and Specialty Crop Producers
The 2015 Clean Water Rule, now the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, was amended in part because the definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) within it was considered too broad. The...
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Management
The water mold cucurbit downy mildew affects cucurbits (vine crops in the squash family) in South Carolina every year, especially in summer and fall. Downy mildew spreads quickly on cucumber,...
Increasing Soil Biodiversity in Botanical Gardens
Soil biodiversity is key to a botanical garden’s success. The benefits of soil biodiversity include mitigating harmful pathogens and soil compaction, as well as increasing available nutrients and...
Insecticide Resistance: Overview and Management
The development of insecticide resistance in insects is common and widespread today. The long-term efficacy of insecticides is critical for successful and sustainable food and fiber production and...
Flatheaded Hackberry Borer (Agrilus macer): A Secondary Pest on Sugarberry Trees in the Southern United States
Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata), commonly called southern hackberry in the southern US, is a medium- to large-sized native tree found along floodplains and rivers in the Southeast. In some areas,...
South Carolina Green Industry: COVID-19 Best Safety Practices
The document provides guidance for individuals working in the plant nursery, greenhouse, sod production, garden center, or landscape industries in South Carolina in light of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Managing Crapemyrtle Bark Scale Infestations in Urban Landscapes and Nurseries
Crapemyrtle bark scale, Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae (Kuwana) (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Coccoidea: Eriococcidae) Introduction Crapemyrtle bark scale (CMBS) is a serious invasive pest of...
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